TERA to release on May 1st

En Masse Entertainment announced today that the highly anticipated action MMO Tera, and it's in-depth political system, will launch on May 1, 2012.

"Marking a new era in gaming, TERA sets a new standard by delivering true action combat to players who want more than the stale and repetitive gameplay that exists in today’s MMOs," a recent press release said.

Unlike many of today's MMORPGs, TERA takes into account more than just stats. Players must actively aim, dodge, and block while in combat.

In addition to real-time combat, TERA introduces a "revolutionary" political system where players control the power of their province. The decisions they make, if chosen as a ruler, will spread well beyond their character.